Tornado Assistance Links Throughout the U.S. Revised 9/4/11

Hi, Everyone! Thought I'd take the time to put out a new, updated list this morning. Please look whether you need help or are looking for a way to help!

There are new links aimed at helping in various ways, including Christmas gifts, hairbows, kitchen items, etc. Some links have been deleted as they are no longer active. Survivors, please be sure to scroll all the way down the page for valuable information concerning cars, counseling services, even eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Email me at ProgramDirector@katrinasangels.org if there are more links that should be on this list, or if something no longer applies.

If you need help and can't find it locally, contact Katrina's Angels at info@katrinasangels.org or 1-877-ANGEL-13 and we will do what we can to get you the help you need.

If you can donate, please do: http://katrinasangels.org/Donate.asp
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* Adopt A Joplin Classroom!
http://brightfuturesjoplin.org/adopt-an-eagle/
* A Hard Candy Christmas (AL tornado survivors)
https://www.facebook.com/hardcandychristmas?sk=info
* Alabama Hope No One Left Behind
http://www.facebook.com/AlabamaHope?sk=info
* Alabamas Lost Birthdays
http://www.facebook.com/AlabamasLostBirthdays?sk=wall
* Alabama's Lost Toys
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alabamas-lost-toys/124130814333896
* ALGASCOHELPS--when you're ready to build, we're ready to help
http://www.alagascohelps.com/
Also-rebuild rebates available on appliances
http://www.alagascohelps.com/rebuildTogether.php
* Anam Cara - Knitting with a Heart
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Katrinas-Angels/18397199071#!/AnamCaraKnitting
* Angels in Bama
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Angels-In-Bama/167400153320602
* Baxter Springs Helps Crystal Whitely - Joplin Tornado
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Baxter-Springs-Helping-Crystal-Whitely-Joplin-Tornado/214904251880835?sk=info
* Blankets for Bama Babies (website blanketsforbamababies.weebly.c​om)
http://www.facebook.com/BlanketsForBamaBabies
* Bows for Joplin, MO
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bows-for-Joplin-MO/160261554049864
* Bows for Smithville, MS Tornado Victims
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bows-for-Smithville-MS-Tornado-victims/127170467365020?sk=wall
* Boxes For Kiddos
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boxes-For-Kiddos/222331024445837
* Boxtops for Schools Damaged by the Tornadoes (Alabama)
https://www.facebook.com/pages​/Box-Tops-for-Schools-Damaged-​by-Tornadoes/176414732416474
* Boxtops for Hackelburg
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Box-Tops-4-Hackleburg/222434324452874
* Boxtops for Joplin! Rebuild Our Schools (Mail them in) http://www.facebook.com/Box.Tops.For.Joplin?sk=wall
* Calhoun County Tornado - Needs and Haves
http://www.facebook.com/Calhouncountyemergencies?sk=wall
* Chests Of Hope
http://www.facebook.com/Chestsofhope?sk=info
* Christmas in Dixie for Tornado Survivors
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Christmas-in-Dixie-for-Tornado-Survivors/131828100226212?ref=ts&sk=wall
* City of Joplin Homes & Home Repair Assistance Matrix
http://www.joplinmo.org/pdf/rebuilding_tools_grid_table.pdf
* Communities United: Donation locations & News for Alabama Tornado Relief
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Communities-United-Donation-locations-News-for-Alabama-Tornado-Relief/212875528731926
* Community2Community
http://www.facebook.com/pages/People-Helping-People-of-Joplin-Missouri/218205981536957?sk=wall#!/pages/C2C-Community2Community/158617514200883?sk=info
* Counseling for those affected by the tornado (Tuscaloosa) http://www.givetuscaloosa.com/2011/06/02/counseling-tornado/
* CQ Relief
http://www.facebook.com/CQRelief?sk=wall#!/CQRelief?sk=wall
* CQRelief Shower for Oklahoma Tornado Victims
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Katrinas-Angels/18397199071#!/event.php?eid=126035214145888
* DeKalb County Tornado Relief (Ft Payne, AL)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/DeKalb-County-Tornado-Relief/107293182693178?sk=wall#!/pages/DeKalb-County-Tornado-Relief/107293182693178?sk=info
* Denning Tornado Relief - Volunteers & Donations Info
http://www.facebook.com/DenningVolunteers?sk=wall
* Diapers for Devastation
http://www.facebook.com/DiapersforDevastation?sk=wall
417-622-1799
* Eclectic Tornado Info (Eclectic,AL)
www.facebook.com/eclectictornadoinfo
* Elephants Remember Joplin
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elephants-Remember-Joplin/220561267973508?sk=wall
* 1st United Responders (Aiding Temporary Emergency Services) Tuscaloosa
http://www.facebook.com/1stUR?sk=wall
* Friends of Joplin
http://www.facebook.com/FriendsofJoplin?ref=ts&sk=wall
* Grace Baptist Joplin Relief
https://www.facebook.com/#!/gbcjoplinrelief
* Grace Disaster Relief (a place for volunteers to stay)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grace-Disaster-Relief/112620405493389?sk=wall
* Hackelburg Hands On ~ Families
https://www.facebook.com/handsonfamilies
* Hackelburg Helping Hands
http://www.facebook.com/HackleburgHelpingHands
* Hairbows For Hackelburg
http://www.facebook.com/HairbowsForHackleburg?sk=info
* Heart 4 Children Ministries Disaster Relief
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Heart-4-Children-Ministries-Disaster-Relief/269167509762436
h4cmdr.org
* Help Cunningham Park Win $100,000
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Help-Cunningham-Park-Joplin-MO-win-100000/262804387069687?sk=wall
* Help Rebuild Cordova
https://www.facebook.com/helprebuildcordova?sk=wall
* Help Rebuild Pleasant Grove
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Help-Rebuild-Pleasant-Grove/120299041382141?ref=ts
* Help Us, Help Joplin
http://www.facebook.com/helpushelpjoplin?ref=ts&sk=wall
Annie Dee Dill Jones
Do you or anyone you know that was affected by the Joplin area tornado need assistance in getting basic items replaced? We can help!!!! Please email us at helpushelpjoplin@email.com or call our hotline at 417-825-6585! Someone will get back to you in 24-48 hours! Thank you! ♥
* Help Us, Help Joplin: Families helping Families
https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/helpushelpjoplin/
* High Socks for Hope http://www.highsocksforhope.com/ or
http://www.facebook.com/pages/High-Socks-For-Hope/118593268226299
** Home SchoolHelpers for Joplin
https://www.facebook.com/#!/search.php?q=Home%20School%20Helpers%20for%20Joplin&init=quick&tas=0.629810974932722&search_first_focus=1312865716529
* Hope For Tornado Victims
http://www.facebook.com/pages/HOPE-for-Tornado-Victims/168910969832805?sk=wall
* Housing and Relief for Joplin
http://www.facebook.com/JoplinHousingRelief?sk=wall
* How Can We Help Recent Tornado Victims?
http://www.facebook.com/pages/How-Can-We-Help-Recent-Tornado-Victims/220059254678206
* Huntsville Hugs
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Huntsville-HUGS/188282727886795
* Jackson County AL Volunteers & Assistance http://www.facebook.com/jacksoncountyal?sk=wall
* Joplin Children's Chsirtmas Wish List
https://www.facebook.com/JBBSXMAS?sk=wall
* Joplin Hope Wall
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joplin-Hope-Wall/233528126666449?sk=wall
* Joplin Job Leads
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joplin-Job-Leads/171794096221003?sk=wall
* Joplin, MO: The Man Cave - Support. Donate. Replace.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/253319581352809/
* Joplin Recovery Volunteer Lodging
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=206071269442625&set=a.182461321803620.42480.182171045165981&type=1#!/JoplinLodging
* Joplin MO Tornado Recovery
http://www.facebook.com/joplinmo
* Joplin Post & Share
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Joplins-Post-Share/238398822857497
* Joplin Smile
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/JoplinSmile?sk=wall
* Joplin Tornado Cold Drinks for Volunteers
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joplin-Mo-Tornado-Cold-Drinks-for-volunteers/231731683507765?sk=wall
* Joplin Tornado Critical Information
http://www.facebook.com/#!/joplincritical
* Joplin Tornado Debris Lost & Found
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Joplin-Tornado-Debris-Lost-and-Found/223745274319125
* Joplin Tornado Free Services
http://www.facebook.com/joplinfree?sk=wall
* Joplin Tornado Info
http://www.facebook.com/joplintornadoinfo
* Joplin Tornado Relief: Volunteers & Donations Info
http://www.facebook.com/JoplinVolunteers?sk=wall
* Joplin's Found Photos
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joplins-Found-Photos/200537796658232?sk=wall
* Just BEcause Sharing Is Beautiful (Joplin)
http://www.facebook.com/justBEcauseKC?sk=wall
* Kandi's Box Tops for Joplin
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Kandis-Box-Tops-for-Joplin/214827121884380
* Kathy's Cowboy Angels
https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=155944821148632#!/kathyscowboyangels
* Katrina's Angels Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Katrinas-Angels/18397199071
* Katrina's Angels Volunteer Opportunities
https://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Katrinas-Angels-Inc-Volunteer-Opportunities/197733236936629
* Kentucky C.A.R.E.S (Contributing to AL Relief Efforts)
http://www.facebook.com/KentuckyCARES
* Kidz in Joplin MO
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Kidz-in-Joplin-MO/190699974311816
* Kitchen in a Box for Tornado Survivors
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/pages/Kitchen-in-a-Box-for-Tornado-Survivors/132503146824763
* Little Hands Big Helpers - Empowering Kids To Make A Difference
http://www.facebook.com/LittleHandsBigHelpers?sk=wall
* Lost Photos of Joplin, MO
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lost-Photos-of-Joplin-MO-Tornado/228439773836770
* Mackynzie's school supply drive for JoMo students
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mackynzies-school-supply-drive-for-JoMo-students/224377744272682?sk=wall
* MA Tornado Help & Support
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MA-Tornado-Help-Support/216980351657191
* Made With Love - Blankets for the Littlest Survivors
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Made-with-Love-Blankets-for-the-Littlest-Survivors/197509320292969
* Magnolia Disaster Relief
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Magnolia-Disaster-Relief/144667118939142?sk=wall
* Misti's Mission- Joplin Hwy 43 Overflow
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mistis-Mission-Joplin-Hwy-43-Overflow/198564790189545?sk=info
www.mistismission.org
* Missouri Mends
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Missouri-Mends/186716241381361?sk=wall
* Monson Homes Available for Tornado Victims
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Monson-Homes-available-for-Tornado-victims/232705120077321
* My Joplin Tornado Story is...
https://www.facebook.com/pages/My-Joplin-Tornado-Story-is/229304113777848
* Neighbors Helping Neighbors--Helena, AL
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Neighbors-Helping-Neighbors-Helena-AL/203204246385414
* Nettleton Donation Drive for Smithville
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nettleton-Donation-Drive-for-Smithville/189735824405638?sk=wall
* New Directions
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/New-Directions-Community-Development-Corporation-a-501-C-3-Non-Profit/228815217148675
* New Jersey Helps Joplin & Tuscaloosa
http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-jersey-helps-Joplin-and-Tuscaloosa/128430843903573?sk=wall
* North AL Disaster Relief of Ardmore
http://www.facebook.com/NorthAlabamaDisasterRelief?sk=info
* NW Arkansas Helping Joplin, MO
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nw-Arkansas-Helping-Joplin-Mo/224115180932710?ref=ts&sk=wall
* OK Tornado: Missing Items
http://www.facebook.com/pages/OK-Tornado-Missing-Items/132913793449715?sk=wall
* Operation Hands and Feet Hueytown, AL
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Operation-Hands-and-Feet/120688964679173?sk=wall
* Operation Help Joplin (From KS)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Operation-Help-Joplin/212355078804082
* People Connecting Joplin Tornado Survivors to Sell or Trade their Items
http://www.facebook.com/pages/People-Connecting-Joplin-Tornado-Survivors-to-Sell-or-Trade-their-Items/226252627400826?sk=info#!/pages/People-Connecting-Joplin-Tornado-Survivors-to-Sell-or-Trade-their-Items/226252627400826?sk=wall
* People Helping People of Joplin, MO http://www.facebook.com/pages/People-Helping-People-of-Joplin-Missouri/218205981536957?sk=wall
* Pictures & Documents Found After the April 27. 2011 Tornadoes http://www.facebook.com/PicturesandDocumentsfoundafterAprilTornadoes
* Piedmont Service Center
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Piedmont-Service-Center/165161016879837?sk=wall
* Piedmont Donation Page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Piedmont-Donation-Page/176692625719041?sk=wall
* Piedmont Tornado Info
http://www.facebook.com/PiedmontTornadoinfo?sk=wall
* Pleasant Grove, AL Tornado Updates
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pleasant-Grove-Al-Tornado-Updates/186865031359026
* Plush Memories Lost Toy Search Service
http://plushmemories.com/18953/tornado-priority-tigger-orange-blankie.html
* Reagan's Tornado Relief Effort
https://www.facebook.com/raeganstornadoreliefeffort?sk=wall
* Rebuild The South
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rebuild-the-South/183634908353739
* Rebuild Tuscalossa
http://www.facebook.com/#!/rebuildtuscaloosa
* Red Caps for Holt (They are registered through Coke Rewards. You can donate your Coke caps to the school and help them earn much needed equipment.) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Red-Caps-for-Holt/161494937249472?sk=wall#!/pages/Red-Caps-for-Holt/161494937249472?sk=wall
* Reins Of Life (Marion County)
http://www.facebook.com/ReinsofLifeDisasterRelief?sk=wall&filter=2
* Relief Spark - Joplin
http://www.reliefspark.org/joplinmo_volunteerform.html
* Relief Spark Volunteer Housing
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Relief-Spark-Volunteer-Housing/151952634887901
* Restocking Children's Books for Bama Libararies (AL)
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=201678476561084
* St Louis Supports Joplin
http://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Louis-Supports-Joplin/213058075382158?sk=wall
* Scrubs For Joplin
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scrubs-for-Joplin/195006483883048
* Shelter for Survivors
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shelter-For-Survivors/160695050662334?sk=wall
* Shoeboxes for Kids
https://www.facebook.com/shoeboxesforkids?sk=wall
* Smithville, MS April 27, 2001 EF-5 Tornado Recovery Effort http://www.facebook.com/pages/Smithville-MS-April-27-2011-EF-5-Tornado-Recovery-Effort/105118166241490?sk=wall
* Shower Of Hope Oklahoma
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Shower-of-Hope-Oklahoma/175398172518550
* Smiles & Snuggles (Christmas for the children of Joplin affected by the May 22 tornado)
https://www.facebook.com/#!/SmilesAndSnuggles
* Southern Strong Tornado Relief Efforts
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southern-Strong-Tornado-Relief-Efforts/200090886703423?sk=wall
* Spalding Tornado Relief (GA)
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002362939457&sk=info
* Springfield Tornado Recovery
http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/COS/tornado.0.html
* Springfield, MA Tornado Info
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-MA-Tornado-Info/216499621706755?ref=ts
* StormHope.org
http://www.facebook.com/stormHOPE.org?sk=wall
* Support Joplin Seniors Tornado Relief Fund
https://www.facebook.com/supportjoplinseniors#!/supportjoplinseniors?sk=wall
* The Haves Helping the Have-Nots
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Haves-Helping-the-Have-Nots/206001896106586?sk=info
* The Joplin Exchange
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joplin-Distribution-Centers/100828456677369?sk=wall#!/home.php?sk=group_220531514636039
* The Sacred, Lost in the Debris (Funeral Urns-Ashes)
https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/notes/lost-photos-of-joplin-mo-tornado/the-sacred-lost-in-the-debris/264446146902799
* Temporary Emergency Services (Tuscalossa, AL)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Temporary-Emergency-Services/158426164175182?sk=wall
* The Twister Sisters (pamper kits for the ladies who went thru the Joplin Twister) http://www.facebook.com/thetwistersisters
* Torn-Aid Spalding County: Tornado Victim Suppoert
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Torn-Aid-Spalding-County-Tornado-Victim-Support/197136436997219
* Tornado Edge (Connecting KC to Joplin)
http://www.facebook.com/TornadoEdge?ref=ts&sk=wall#!/TornadoEdge?sk=wall
* Tornado Relief for Tots
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tornado-Relief-for-Tots/207846562583599?sk=wall
* Tornado Survivors
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tornado-Survivors/123356901084478?sk=info
* Tornado Survivor Needs/Requests: Joplin, MO
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tornado-Survivor-NeedsRequests-Joplin-MO/155908907813530?sk=wall
* Tornado Took My Dress (Wedding dresses)
http://www.tornadotookmydress.com/
* Tornado Victims Relief Effort
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tornado-Victims-Relief-Effort/150681894998460?sk=wal
* Toys For Alabama
http://www.facebook.com/pages/TFA-Toys-For-Alabama-/182921305090073?ref=ts&sk=wall
* Trees For Joplin
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Trees-For-Joplin-2011/231117273571194?sk=wall
* Tuscaloosa Tornado Donations http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tuscaloosa-Tornado-Donations/163861390342295
* Volunteer Network - Tornado Disaster Relief for Spalding County (MA)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Volunteer-Network-Tornado-Disaster-Relief-for-Spalding-County/201623573209883
* Volunteers & Donations for Jackson County, Alabama
http://www.facebook.com/#!/jacksoncountyal
* We Are T-Town (Tuscaloosa, AL)http://www.facebook.com/WeAreTtown?sk=wall or http://www.wearettown.org/home
* Wedding Dresses for Tornado Vistims
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Wedding-Dresses-for-Tornado-Victims/199402436763698
* Wildwood Baptist Disaster Relief
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wildwood-Baptist-Disaster-Relief/230625520296319?sk=info
* Words of Encouragement for Joplin, MO
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Katrinas-Angels/18397199071#!/pages/Words-of-Encouragement-for-Joplin-MO/205990969437314

** Christian Counseling Services (Joplin) will be offering free counseling to those affected by the tornado. Call them at :417-206-2200. They are committed to doing this for several months.

** Ozark Center Crisis Intervention Services 800-247-0661 or 417-347-7720

Go to cars4christmas.org to get an application to apply to get a vehicle.
also--
The Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Missouri received a grant from the United Way of Southwest Missouri & Southeast Kansas to assist individuals who lost their private vehicles in the tornado.

To find out more information about this program or to make an appointment, contact the Community Development department at Economic Security at 417-781-0352

Operation Photo Rescue is providing free photo restoration to storm victims. Visit operationphotorescue.org or email mhayes@operationphotorescue.or​g

Helping tornado survivors in need of eyeglasses or contact lenses,
Sears Optical, Joplin, MO is offering a 15% discount on top of regular discounts for glasses, contacts and exams for tornado survivors. For more details of the discounts available, call the Northpark Mall location for details at 417-659-2000, ask for optical's.

Resource List of Churches Still Helping Joplin Tornado Survivors as of August 24, 2011: https://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/the-twister-sisters/resource-list-of-churches-helping-tornado-survivors/238297919547865

Rides in Joplin, MO The Alliance of SWMO has transportation available in the immediate area for FEMA appointments, job interviews, pharmacy runs, etc.
Please call 417-540-6602 to schedule a ride. Rides are offered during the hours of 8 am - 7 pm.

If you are a homeowner or if you know of a homeowner who needs to have a house demolished, you can call AmeriCorps at 417-625-3558 to give permission to volunteers to take down your house. We are lining up skilled volunteers to assist you. You can also learn more by visiting their Facebook page, Joplin Tornado Relief Services.

Also check here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/People-Helping-People-of-Joplin-Missouri/218205981536957?sk=wall#!/pages/Katrinas-Angels-Inc-Volunteer-Opportunities/197733236936629